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NAME: Kevin McCarthy.

BORN: Jan. 26, 1965, Bakersfield, California.

EXPERIENCE: Owner, Kevi O’s Deli, 1986-1987; District director, Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Calif., 1987-2002. Elected California state Assembly 2002-2006; Assembly minority leader, 2003-2006. Elected Congress 2006.

EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree and MBA from California State University, Bakersfield.

FAMILY: Wife Judy, children Connor and Meghan.

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